Carla and Sam completed Phase One of Snowdon after taking the Pyg Route unintentionally. Some lovely man told them it was the easy route, that was a lie - haha! It was the second most difficult route and proved to be an exhilarating yet frightening journey up, but they reached the summit. 

Aimee unfortunately broke her foot so will be doing the big trek in the near future. Until then, the page will remain open to donations for Phase Two - Aimee. 

Phase two:

Aimee, Gareth and Alan will now be taking the trek up Snowdon. Sam is so dedicated, she will be doing it again. Sponsorship will remain open. All donations to this brilliant cause are much appreciated. 

They will be climbing this monster of a mountain on April the 13th 2019. 

DONATIONS:

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http://www.vfaes.org/donate

VISION:
Creating sustainable communities through caring for, and protecting endangered captive and wild Asian elephants.

MISSION
Abolish elephant slavery by educating and enlightening people about the plight of captive and wild Asian elephants, protect them by mitigating human elephant conflicts in captivity and in the wild, and rehabilitate the captive ones in elephant havens where they can roam freely.

VFAES will adhere to core principles grounded in Systems Biology and ahimsa (non-violence) and implement these actions to achieve its mission:

Cultivate empathy and compassion for elephants through awareness campaigns for youth, the general public, and targeted audiences
Conduct research on the intersection of human cultures and conservation, and simultaneously build awareness of the role of elephants--known as “the gardeners of the earth”--in mitigating global air pollution
Advocate legislative changes to tackle wildlife crime by organizing sensitization workshops for bureaucrats, law enforcement authorities, religious institutions, and decision makers
Mitigate human/elephant conflict (HEC) that often results in capture and “taming” of so-called “crop raiders”
Implement strategic collaborations to rescue captive elephants and operate havens where they can be rehabilitated
Relocate able and eligible elephants into the wild after rehabilitation
VFAES will utilize as an essential educational tool “Gods in Shackles”, a multiple award-winning and United Nations nominated documentary produced by VFAES Founding Executive Director, Sangita Iyer. This epic film will cultivate empathy and foster mind shifts, as it reveals the truth behind the glamorous festivals in which elephants are exploited for profit in the name of culture.

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